THE BOOK

It’s Not Bullying, It’s Raising the Bar

 

This isn’t just a book.

It’s what most managers wish they’d been given before they had to deal with poor performance properly.

 

The Reality

You’re expected to:

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• Handle difficult conversations

• Deal with underperformance

• Manage behaviour issues

• Navigate HR, risk, and pushback

 

…but no one really shows you how to do it properly.

 

So you work it out as you go and that’s where problems start.

 

Why This Book Is Different

Most management books tell you what to do.

That’s not where managers struggle, they struggle in the moment, when it’s unclear, uncomfortable, and nothing feels straightforward. So this book is written as a story.

 

You see situations play out:

The pressure, the mistakes, the bad and good decisions.

Because that’s how you actually learn it.

 

What You Get

When you buy this, you’re not just getting something to read. You’re getting:

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• A clear way to handle performance issues

• The RTB approach — how to think, not just what to do

• Practical examples based on real situations

• A structure you can rely on under pressure

 

How It Works With the Site

The book gives you the full approach. The site helps you apply it:

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• Tools and templates

• Practical frameworks

• Real-world scenarios

• Straight “Coach takes” when things get difficult

 

Together, they give you something most managers never have - clarity when it matters.

 

The Alternative

Without this you’re likely looking at:

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• Expensive courses

• Generic HR training

• Or learning the hard way

 

Simple, By Design

£12.99. Paperback or £9.99 ebook

 

That’s it. o subscriptions. No hidden extras. The book funds the site,
so everything else can stay free.

 

Do You Need It?

No.

 

You can use the site on its own. But the book gives you the full picture so you’re not piecing things together under pressure. If it helps you handle one situation better, it’s paid for itself.

 

If it stops one mistake,
it’s saved you far more than £12.99.

 

Next Step

👉 Buy the Book

👉 Read a Sample First